Gaye lebaron biography meaning

American columnist, teacher and historian

Gaye Theresa LeBaron (born 1935)^[1] is an American newspaper columnist, author, teacher, and local historian of Sonoma County, California.

She wrote more than 8,000 columns for The Press Democrat from 1961 until her semi-retirement in 2001. She also co-authored two books on the history of Santa Rosa, California.

Early life and education

Gaye Andrews was born in a small town by the Eel River in Humboldt County, California.

Gaye lebaron biography meaning and origin

She was named for her father, Guy Andrews, who died when she was seven.^[2][1] She moved with her mother to her stepfather's home in Boyes Hot Springs, Sonoma County, when she was 14.

She graduated from Sonoma Valley High School.

She then attended Santa Rosa Junior College and transferred to the UC Berkeley, earning her B.A. in English and history.^[2]

Career